Managing Calculator Presets
Save and reuse your calculator configurations for faster calculations
What Are Calculator Presets?
Presets save your frequently-used calculator configurations so you can reload them instantly instead of re-entering settings each time. They live in the Preset card in the calculator sidebar (right column).
What Gets Saved in a Preset
- •Selected printer and filament
- •Electricity cost per kWh
- •Depreciation toggle, printer cost, and lifespan
- •Unified labour rate
- •All post-processing times (job removal, support removal, additional work)
- •All preparation times (model prep, slicing, material change, transfer & start)
- •Filament markup multiplier, general markup %, and failure rate %
Note: Print time (hours & minutes) and filament weight are not saved in presets, since these values change for every print job.
The Preset Card
The Preset card is in the right sidebar of the calculator. It contains:
Preset Dropdown
A dropdown listing all your saved presets. Select one to highlight it.
Load Button
Click to apply the selected preset's settings to the calculator.
Save Preset Button
Saves the current calculator settings as a new preset. You'll be prompted to enter a name.
Delete Button
Removes the currently selected preset after confirmation.
Saving a New Preset
- Configure your calculator: Set up printer, filament, rates, labour times, and markups the way you want.
- Click "Save Preset": In the Preset card in the sidebar.
- Enter a name: A prompt appears. Give it a descriptive name.
- Good: "Standard PLA Print", "Complex PETG Job", "Quick Prototype"
- Avoid: "Preset 1", "Test", "My Settings"
- Confirm: The preset is saved and immediately appears in the dropdown.
Success: A toast notification confirms the save, and the new preset is auto-selected in the dropdown.
Loading a Saved Preset
- Select the preset from the dropdown in the Preset card
- Click the Load button
- All saved settings are applied instantly to the calculator
After loading, enter your job-specific print time and filament weight, then click Calculate.
Deleting a Preset
- Select the preset you want to remove from the dropdown
- Click the Delete button
- Confirm deletion in the confirmation dialog
- The preset is permanently removed
Warning: Deleting a preset is permanent and cannot be undone.
Preset Limits by Tier
Free tier: Presets are a paid feature. Upgrade to Starter or higher to save presets. If you reach your limit on a paid tier, delete an existing preset before saving a new one.
Preset Best Practices
Use Descriptive Names: Name presets by material, printer, or job type. Examples: "Bambu PLA Standard", "PETG Functional Part", "Quick Prototype".
Material-Specific Presets: Create separate presets for PLA, PETG, ABS, etc. Each material has different cost structures and markup strategies.
Complexity Levels: Create presets for different job complexities — "Simple" with low prep/post-processing times, "Complex" with higher values.
Review Periodically: Update your presets when your costs change (new filament prices, electricity rates, or rate adjustments).